Category: Marketing for Local Businesses

Jan 24
What’s Working Now in Incentive Trips?

Incentive trips are more than just rewards—they’re investments in your team’s future. Here are five trends to know about for 2025.

Jan 24
What’s New in Meetings and Trade Shows: December 2024

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Jan 24
The Future of Corporate Events: 2025 Trends Every Planner Needs to Know

The team at experiential event-design agency VDA identifies latest industry trends.

Jan 24
See Inside ELX’s Inaugural European Summit

The Event Leaders Exchange is an invitation-only community for global heads of events at the likes of Google and S&P Global. After two years of gathering in the U.S., the exclusive group spread its wings to Berlin.

Jan 24
How to Choose an Event Moderator

Finding the right moderator can make or break a panel discussion. Here’s where to find them—and the essential skills that set the best ones apart.

Jan 24
Uncovering ChatGPT Search Sources

It’s been almost two years since generative AI burst onto the radars of tech and digital professionals worldwide. Since then, the conversation hasn’t stopped, and the developments keep coming. Not even 18 months ago, we found that ChatGPT’s local search capabilities were pretty poor. Fast-forward to now, and ChatGPT-4 enables users to search the web […]

Jan 24
31 Local SEO Statistics You Need for 2025

The internet is a trove of quotes and statistics, leaving breadcrumb trails over time that can make it almost impossible to find the original source. For example, did you know that the famous statistic where 70% of businesses fail can’t actually be attributed to an original source? So, next time you’re looking for a juicy […]

Jan 24
Facebook’s Gen Z Comeback? Why Local Businesses Should Care About the New Redesign

Facebook has just announced a ‘Gen-Z focused redesign’ in a bid to rival popular apps like TikTok.  The redesign will feature a ‘Local’ specific tab that will group together local community-specific features, such as Marketplace, Groups, and Events. Image source: Tech Crunch Local content will also begin to be featured in a user’s feed, showcasing […]

Jan 24
Local Marketing Industry Survey: Agency Edition

As we approach the end of another raucous year in search and local marketing, it’s a good time to lift your head up and get a sense of where you’re at. As a consultant or agency owner, that might involve reflecting on your business goals for the year and thinking about what you want to […]

Jan 24
New Academy Course: How to Create a Winning Local SEO Strategy for Any Business

In today’s fiercely competitive online world, a strong local SEO strategy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer. Businesses of all sizes depend on local SEO to attract nearby customers, dominate local search results, and boost their bottom line. Whether you’re a freelancer helping small businesses thrive, part of an agency managing multi-location campaigns, or working […]